The Commercial Record 2014 Advertising Opportunities

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Connecticut’s Leading Real Estate and Financial News Source The Commercial Record is a valuable advertising vehicle serving

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the Connecticut real estate and banking market. The consistency of our advertisers is an amazing statistic that has kept our publication strong for more than 130 years. The Commercial Record is a vital tool, providing the most current and accurate data with complete real estate transactions and listings.

We also feature a highly rated website, commercialrecord.com,

> ONLINE Website and Digital Magazine Advertising Direct Email Marketing

and a popular daily e-news alert with more than 7,000 readers.

The Warren Group produces multiple events and seminars each year that feature the most influential and informed government and industry experts.

> EVENTS Multiple Targeted Conferences and Expositions

An Official Publication of The Warren Group

Advertising Opportunities ADVERTISING RATES

Total Commercial Record Audience:....7,500

AD SIZE

12 TIMES

6 TIMES

3 TIMES

Total Print Distribution: ......................3,500

Full Page

$1,500

$1,825

$2,145

Total E-News Distribution:...................7,000

$1,200

$1,460 $1,715

$1,050

$1,275

$1,500

$750

$910

$1,070

(bleeds) 8.375 x 10.875

Two Thirds Page 4.75 x 9.75

Half Page 7.25 x 4.75

Total Monthly Print Readership: .........7,500 Pass Along Readership Rate: ... 2.5 per copy Primary Readers of

Third Page 4.75 x 4.75

The Commercial Record Include: Real estate investors; real estate brokers;

Service Directory:

developers; builders and contractors;

1/9th of a page, only on a 12-month long contract - $3,600

commercial property owners; bankers and

Pricing is per issue • All rates are net

lenders; mortgage bankers and brokers; government agencies; and real estate

2014 DEADLINES AND ISSUE DATES Issues January February March April May June July August September October November December

Paid Monthly Print Circulation:............3,000

professional services, including legal, Space Closes Material Due Issue Date insurance, accounting and appraisal.

12/20 12/27 1/21 1/24 1/31 2/25 2/21 2/28 3/25 3/21 3/28 4/22 4/25 5/2 5/27 5/23 6/6 6/24 6/20 6/27 7/22 7/25 8/1 8/26 8/22 8/29 9/23 9/19 9/29 10/21 10/24 10/31 11/24 11/21 12/1 12/22

2 FULL PAGES COMES WITH

3 DAYS ONLINE CR DAILY LEADERBOARD

ONLINE ADVERTISING RATES Choose Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday or Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

COMMERCIAL RECORD DAILY E-NEWS

3 Days A WEEK WITH EACH MONTH PURCHASE

Ad Rate (Per Month) 3-Month

6-Month

12-Month

Leaderboard 728 x 90

Open Rate

$1,195

$1,015

$835

Rectangle I 300 x 250

Open Rate

$1,015

$860

$710

Rectangle II 300 x 250

Open Rate

$1,015

$860

$710

$775

$660

$545

Bottom Banner Open Rate 728 x 90

THE COMMERCIAL RECORD WEBSITE Ad

Pixels

3-Month 6-Month 12-Month

Full Banner

728x90 $760 $680 $625

Skyscraper

120x600 $560

Square Button

120x90 $275 $250 $230

$525 $475

2 TWO THIRDS PAGES COMES WITH

3 DAYS ONLINE CR DAILY RECTANGLE

2 HALF PAGES COMES WITH

3 DAYS ONLINE CR LEADERBOARD

2 THIRD PAGES COMES WITH

3 DAYS ONLINE CR SKYSCRAPER

To learn more about The Commercial Record or to customize a marketing program unique to your business needs, call 800-356-8805 ext. 307 or email advertising@thewarrengroup.com. www.thewarrengroup.com

SPECIAL FOCUSES

MONTHLY BONUS DISTRIBUTION January

200 copies

New England Mortgage Expo, BankWorld

February

200 copies

JANUARY - The Mortgage Outlook An outlook on the mortgage industry in 2014 and our New England Mortgage Expo Program Guide

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Outlook

March

200 copies

Commercial Real Estate Brokers, CMBA

April

200 copies

CMBA and CMA Members, CMBA - Analyzing the Self Employed Borrower, CMBA - FHA Loan Origination, CMBA - FHA Processing and Underwriting, CMBA Loan Officer University

May

200 copies

FEBRUARY - Residential Real Estate Outlook Industry experts discuss key issues affecting the residential real estate market and offer their insights about prospects for the Connecticut real estate industry this year.

Commercial Real Estate Outlook The slowly recovering commercial real estate market is showing signs of life in Connecticut, with new office, mixed-use and retail complexes on the horizon.

NEFMA Spring Conference, CCBA Meeting

June

200 copies

MARCH - Green Building

CCBA Convention

July

200 copies

Small Businesses

August

200 copies

Women of FIRE Luncheon

September

200 copies

CMBA and CMA Members

October

200 copies

NEFMA Fall Conference, CBA Convention

November

APRIL - Top Lenders Saluting the top producers of 2013 in the real estate lending industry.

MAY - New Media Marketing Leverage Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, podcasts, blogging and online videos to maximize your marketing potential.

JUNE - Community Banking (CCBA) Bank Compliance

200 copies

Real Estate Developers and Major Builders

December

200 copies

Commercial Record Best Winners

TAKING ACTION MAGAZINES ARE MOTIVATING

More than 60% of print magazine readers took action as a result of a magazine ad. Digital magazines also drive response, with 91% taking action after reading a digital issue. Studies show that 43% of magazine readers make online purchases vs. 21% of non-readers.

DIGITAL ADS MAKE AN IMPACT

74% of those surveyed recalled seeing ads when reading the enhanced issue.

70% of tablet owners say they want to be able to buy items by clicking on an ad in a digital magazine.

47% took action after reviewing an ad, among respondents who recall at least one ad. Of those, 62% visited an advertiser website or retail store, and 54% made or considered a purchase.

Source: GFK MRI iPanel, February 2012

JULY - Business Profiles Brokers' Agency Showcase your company, your key players, your special services and products. A select number of companies will have the opportunity to present their success stories.

AUGUST - Women of FIRE EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Saluting women who stand out professionally and personally, advancing their professions and enriching the lives of others – winners of The Commercial Record’s 2013 Women of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE) awards.

SEPTEMBER - Fast 50 Lending & Mortgage Marketshare Recognizing the 50 fastest-growing mortgage lenders in Connecticut.

OCTOBER - Wealth Management Tax Breaks for Businesses NOVEMBER - Insurance Trends DECEMBER - Commercial Record’s Best The Commercial Record’s annual reader poll results issue, honoring the BEST vendors in the real estate and financial markets.

3 WAYS TO EXTEND YOUR REACH PRINT

1 PRINT Our independent editorial staff drills deep into the issues affecting real estate and finance in Connecticut. Only The Commercial Record readers can tap into the most important information impacting their businesses. Armed with a wealth of news and data, our readers are the most informed, educated and powerful leaders in the local business scene.

Columns and regular features include: Industry News - News and trends in the banking, real estate and financial services scene.

Records and Research - Statewide real estate and credit records transactions compiled weekly for easy reading and analysis.

Print Exclusives - Print only features like State Stats, Top Commercial Transactions, and Gossip Report.

Special Supplements - Hone in on industry specific topics, such as

ONLINE

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commercial real estate, law, housing and banking.

E-NEWS CommercialRecord.com Develop more leads 24 hours a day.

The Commercial Record Online has 5,000 unique visitors per month, and 3,000 paid subscribers.

Readers tap into the latest news and events, as well as our much sought-after real estate transactions and data. Find archived stories, podcasts, and more.

With an online presence, you will improve product awareness, build sales volume, and increase profits.

The Commercial Record Daily E-News Deliver your daily message to 7,000 readers via email .

Associate your business with the region’s most trusted business publication.

Advertising on The Commercial Record Daily Email links your company with the market’s business decision makers while also serving as a gateway to more information about you and your product via embedded links to your site.

You can leverage your position in The Commercial Record print product by adding to your exposure with a digital presence.

EVENTS

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EVENTS Comprehensive conferences and trade shows for the real estate and financial industries.

The Warren Group’s successful model for industry specific conferences serves professionals and service providers throughout New England. Sponsoring and exhibiting opportunities are available. Our events bring hundreds of real estate and finance professionals together for educational breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and exhibitors offering solutions for all departments and managers.

2014 Events include: New England Mortgage Expo, BankWorld and Women of FIRE.

To learn more about The Commercial Record or to customize a marketing program unique to your business needs call 800-356-8805 ext. 307 or email advertising@thewarrengroup.com.